Vietnamese Fermented Pickled Bean Sprout

Dua Gia Thanks to  viviandnguyen_

Serving: 2

Cost:

Time: $10

Every Asian culture have their own unique tasty side dish that can be served along with our family meal. As for Korean culture their Sukju Namul Muchim, a traditional seasoned mung bean side dish. Similar to the Korean culture, the Vietnamese food also share the same preparation in preparing our side dish, but our dish is a bit spicier since we add in along with fresh red chili. 

 Vietnamese Pickled Bean Sprout VS. Korean Sukju Namul Muchim mung bean

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Korean Sukju Namul Muchim Mung Bean

The Korean Sukju Namul Muchim is very unique and different because the preparation and serve is way faster. Every cultural dish have their special side, like for this delicious Korea Sukju, is seasoned afterward with garlic, green onion, sesame oil and seed. The Korean Sukju Namul is a little salty but very delicious and you can never get enough of it. The process used in preparing this is also different because seasoning is required after water salt water is poured on. 

                           Thanks to Helen Recipe 

Vietnamese Pickled Bean Sprout

My favorite Vietnamese side dish, Dua Gia, the Vietnamese pickled bean sprout is also healthy, but it comes with a longer preparation. Its worth it though! The longer prep is better because we are letting the bean sprout ferment and that is where a nice sour taste will make us want more. Vietnamese Pickled Bean Sprout is best if you add it along to your rice while eating caramelized pork and egg.   

Ingredients:

- 1/2 lbs of bean sprouts

- 3 red chii sliced 

- 1 teaspoon of salt

- 1 bowl of vinegar 

- 1 small sliced ginger 

Steps: 

1. Wash all the ingredients and cut them

2. Mixed them all together in the basket

3. In a separate bowl, added in the vinegar, salt, hot water (Make sure when you pour the water in the veggies, it is not hot or else the bean sprout and chili will be cooked)

4. Stuff the bean sprout and veggie in the container  
5. IF vinegar was used, the bean sprout is ready to b serve 4 hours later. IF only salt water was used, the wait will be 5 days long at least

Have you heard of this side dish before?